Profiles

A shy, awkward child, starved for recognition and love, Eleanor Roosevelt grew into a woman with great sensitivity to the underprivileged of all creeds, races, and nations. Her constant work to improve...

Nancy Davis Reagan (born Anne Frances Robbins on July 6, 1921) was an American actress and the wife of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. She was the First Lady of the United State...

Julia Child (August 15, 1912 – August 13, 2004) was a famous American cook, author, and television personality who introduced French cuisine and cooking techniques to the American mainstream through he...

Sandra Day O'Connor (born March 26, 1930) is a retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, serving from her appointment in 1981 by Ronald Reagan to 2006. She is the first woman...

Four time Academy Award winning actress Katharine Hepburn maintained a successful acting career for over 70 years. Her notable performances in The African Queen and On Golden Pond, as well as countless...

The Junior League, formally known as the Association of Junior Leagues International, is a charitable women's non-profit organization focused on building strong communities and strong leaders. Founded in 1901 by Mary Harriman Rumsey, the Junior League has had hundreds of notable members who have helped shape the world through their commitment to voluntarism. Junior Leagues can be found throughout Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The Junior League has been recognized at the highest levels for their work on reducing poverty, advocating for women's and children's rights, increase women's role in government, supporting veterans, combating hunger, and more.

Who Should Be Added?

Any woman who has been a member (Provisional, Active, or Sustainer) should be added to this project. Whenever possible, please list her local league(s) in her "About Me" description.

If a woman notable in history or today is added, please feel free to add them to the list below following the format provided.